Powertrain
generic / SAE
P250A
Engine Oil Level Sensor Circuit
General electrical fault on the engine oil level sensor circuit. The ECM cannot read a plausible level signal (analog level, ultrasonic or capacitive sender). Without a valid level reading the ECM disables oil-low warnings and dynamic service-interval calculation.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number5 / 0A
Possible causes
- Open or shorted wiring to the sensor high
- Corroded connector at the oil pan medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–400 €
- Estimated time: 0.5–2 h
- Component: oil level sensor
- Component: sensor wiring
Sources
References
sae:J2012